Answer: E. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation
A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about asthma. Which information should the nurse include?
A. Airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma is related to:
B. Increased sympathetic nervous system response
C. Hereditary decrease in IgE responsiveness
D. The release of stress hormones
E. Exposure to an allergen causing mast cell degranulation
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